The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025. This prestigious cricket tournament features eight top teams competing for the title.
Due to political considerations, India's matches will be held in Dubai, while other fixtures take place across venues in Pakistan, including Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule Announced by ICC 🏆
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) December 24, 2024
- India 🇮🇳 will play their matches in Dubai 🇦🇪 and rest of the teams will play their matches in Pakistan 🇵🇰
👉🏻 How happy are you with this Schedule ?#ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/XqoiO9Llk3
India is placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. Their group stage matches are slated for February 19, February 23, and March 2, all at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Champions Trophy 2025: Overview and Key Details
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be an exciting event, marking the return of the tournament after eight years. Here’s an overview of the key details:
Tournament Overview
- Dates: February 19 to March 9, 2025
- Format: Eight teams will compete in a total of 15 matches, featuring a round-robin group stage followed by knockout rounds.
- Venues: Matches will be held in three cities in Pakistan—Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi—and in Dubai, UAE.
Group Composition
Group A:
- Pakistan
- India
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
Group B:
- South Africa
- Australia
- Afghanistan
- England
Match Schedule Highlights
Opening Match: Pakistan vs. New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi.
Key Matches:
- India vs. Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai.
- Pakistan vs. India on February 23 in Dubai.
- Semi-Finals: Scheduled for March 4 (Dubai) and March 5 (Lahore).
- Final: March 9 in Lahore, unless India qualifies, in which case it will be held in Dubai.
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Team India’s Schedule: Matches, Dates, and Timings
India's schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 includes three group matches, all of which will be played in Dubai. Here are the details:
| Date | Time (IST) | Venue | Match |
| February 20 | 2:30 PM | Dubai | Bangladesh vs India |
| February 23 | 2:30 PM | Dubai | Pakistan vs India |
| March 2 | 2:30 PM | Dubai | New Zealand vs India |
Venues for Champions Trophy 2025
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will take place across multiple venues in Pakistan and Dubai. The tournament will run from February 19 to March 9, 2025, featuring a total of 15 matches.
Pakistan
- Karachi: National Stadium
- Lahore: Gaddafi Stadium
- Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Each of these venues will host three group matches. Lahore is also designated to host the second semi-final.
Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium: This venue will host all matches involving India, including their group matches and the first semi-final. If India qualifies for the final, it will also be held here; otherwise, it will take place in Lahore.
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India Team Squad/Players List For Champions Trophy 2025
According to the ICC Champions Trophy site, here's the complete list of the India squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, featuring top players expected to lead India to glory. The squad includes:
| Player Name | Role |
| Rohit Sharma (C) | Top-order Batter |
| Shubman Gill (VC) | Top-order Batter |
| Virat Kohli | Batter |
| Shreyas Iyer | Batter |
| KL Rahul (WK) | Wicket-keeper |
| Rishabh Pant (WK) | Wicket-keeper |
| Hardik Pandya | All-rounder |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler |
| Harshit Rana | Bowler |
| Mohammed Shami | Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Bowler |
Source: championstrophy2025
Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad
India has finalised its squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with some last-minute changes due to injuries. Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out due to a lower back injury and has been replaced by Harshit Rana.
Additionally, Varun Chakaravarthy has come in as a replacement for Yashasvi Jaiswal. The non-travelling substitutes include Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, and Shivam Dube, who will join the squad in Dubai if needed. India is placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh.
The team will play all its matches in Dubai, with their campaign set to begin against Bangladesh on February 20. The Indian team has already arrived in Dubai to prepare for the tournament and is getting ready for the crucial competition that awaits.
Here’s Team India’s schedule for the exciting ICC Champions Trophy 2025! 🏆🇮🇳
— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) December 24, 2024
They kick off their campaign against Bangladesh in Dubai on February 20th! 🤩#ChampionsTrophy #India #ODIs #RohitSharma #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/bDy05j0EPJ
The semi-finals are set for March 4 and 5, with the final on March 9. If India reaches the final, it will be hosted in Dubai; otherwise, Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium will be the venue. Cricket enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await this tournament, anticipating thrilling matches and high-level competition.
BCCI Reveals Team India's New Tri-coloured Themed Jersey
New threads 🧵
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 5, 2025
...And with that - Bright Smiles 😁💙#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/Sgs1gG7rvf
India's cricket team has a new jersey for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The jersey, revealed on February 5th, features the Indian flag's colours on the shoulders. The players will wear it first in the ODI series against England, starting in Nagpur on February 6th.
This is the first time the Indian tri-colour has been prominently featured on the jersey since the 2003 World Cup. India's first Champions Trophy match is against Bangladesh on February 20th in Dubai.
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